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MPs have called for a “full government investigation” into blacklisting in the
construction industry after The
Times revealed
that trade union officials helped to block their own members from work.

Secret files containing the names and personal details of more than 3,000
workers were held on a vetting database set up and financed by major
construction companies.

More than 40 companies used the “blacklisting” service, run by The Consulting
Association, to check the names of potential employees on projects including
the Jubilee Line extension, works for the Ministry of Defence and the
Olympic Stadium.